http://www.sbnation.comhttp://www.sbnation.com/users/John%20in%20DC Posts made by John in DC on SB Nation http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2007/7/12/95851/5020 John in DC Thu, 12 Jul 2007 13:58:51 -0000 <p>According to the Trib, the Ricketts family, owners of Ameritrade, &nbsp;may be putting together a bid for the Cubs.</p><p>I went to business school at the U of C with Pete Ricketts, and I know he and his brother Tom were Cubs fans. &nbsp;I attended several games with Pete when I was there. &nbsp;I haven't kept in close touch with Pete since school but did exchange e-mails with him a few times last year.</p><p>I don't know anything else about the bid itself or how MLB perceives the group, but I do think they would be great owners. &nbsp;Cubs fans and good people, too.<br /></p>